Children in skating program

Strathcona County Youth Programs support the Canadian Sport for Life LTAD Model. The activities taught in our programs align with the developmental abilities of our participants based on their age. This promotes the physical and social wellbeing of each participant.

Programs offered

Our child, youth and teen programs are jam-packed full of fun with courses designed to keep your kids active and expand on their existing sports skillsets or teach them new ones. In the fall and winter, you’ll find a large selection of skating options, as well as sports like badminton, basketball, volleyball and soccer. 

Our programs include entry-level classes to help learn basic physical techniques and rules, and intermediate / advanced classes to learn skills like crossovers for skating, overhand serves in racquet sports or game strategy. 

Child, youth and teen programs


Skating lessons

Skating Lessons


From parented lessons to Adult Power Skating, we offer skating programs for all ages and ability levels. Please note that all shinny and Power Skating programs require full equipment.


Register today.

Various locations

 

Kids skating Lessons

Specialized Skating Lessons


Specialized skating lessons include individual, partner, and homeschool lessons for all ages and abilities. Please see course description for more info.


Register today.


Various locations

Skating lessons

Skating Lessons


From parented lessons to Adult Power Skating, we offer skating programs for all ages and ability levels. Please note that all shinny and Power Skating programs require full equipment.


Register today.

Various locations

 

Kids skating Lessons

Specialized Skating Lessons


Specialized skating lessons include individual, partner, and homeschool lessons for all ages and abilities. Please see course description for more info.


Register today.


Various locations


Know before you go

There are a few things you may want to know before taking part in Strathcona County child, youth and teen programs.

Know before you go: child, youth and teen

    • Please stay home if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
    • All camps and programs have been designed to abide by current provincial AHS COVID-19 guidelines. Should situations change, camps and programs will be adjusted accordingly, and participants will be contacted. Enhanced cleaning measures remain in place and masking is optional.
    • Participants are welcome to bring their own ball or racquet, but equipment will be provided.
    • Our child/youth/teen programs are safe spaces for all participants. View resources on child and youth well-being.
    • Program information emails are sent 24-48hrs before the first day of class
    • Equipment is provided for all programs unless otherwise specified in the course description. The only programs that require full equipment are Shinny and Power Skating unless otherwise stated in your program email.
  • General camp guidelines

    • Please refer to the course description, program information email, and common questions for more information. For additional questions, please email youth.programs@strathcona.ca
    • All camps with swimming have been designed to follow pool ratios for children under 8 years old.
    • All camp participants are required to complete a program waiver form.
    • Camps with swimming for ages 6Y-12Y have been designed to follow pool ratios for children under 8Y. Participants under 8Y are supervised at a ratio of 1:3 and may be asked to wear a lifejacket. Participants over 8Y are permitted to swim on their own.

    Pre and post-care

    • Pre and post care is not offered for this year's child/youth/teen summer camps.

    Did you know? we are excited to include field trip experiences in this year’s camps. Please complete and return the all waiver forms found in your program email prior to the first day of camp. 

    • CSA approved helmets are required for all skating programs.  
    • We recommend mittens/gloves, ski pants, and a jacket for skating lessons 
    • Skate rentals ($5.25) only available for classes running out of Millennium Place – please purchase ticket prior to start of class at the front desk. 
    • Shinny and Power Skating programs require full equipment (including stick and neck guard)
    • Please refer to the course description, program information email, and Common Questions for more information
    • Participants are welcome to bring their own ball or racquet, but equipment will be provided
    • Participants are asked to bring non-marking shoes for indoor programs
    • Cleats and shin pads are optional but not required for soccer programs
    • Please refer to the course description, program information email, and Common Questions for more information
  • If your child is to be accompanied by an aid or support personnel, or has additional needs you'd like to discuss, please email Youth.Programs@strathcona.ca so we can learn how to best support your child’s participation.

    • Active Start (0Y-6Y) – Unstructured, active play that incorporates a variety of body movements and focus on fun rather than formal competition, work on movement development (ABC’S) Agility, Balance, Co-ordination, and Speed, begin developing fundamental movement skills
    • FUNdamentals (6Y-9Y) – variety of activities that develop fundamental movement skill/sport skills through play, programs remain focused on fun and competition is minimally introduced, continue to practice the ABC’S of movement development.
    • Learning to Train (9Y-12Y) – formalized training methods introduced (ie. drills), emphasis is still on general sport skills suitable for a number of activities, greater amount of time spent on training/practicing skills rather than competing.
    • Training to Train (12Y-15Y) – fitness component increased at this stage, greater emphasis on sport specific skills, majority of time spent improving and practicing skills.
    • Training to Compete (15Y+) – skills practiced are entirely sport specific, competition is the primary focus and recovery/injury prevention discussed.

Note: camp and program fees only apply to the hours of instructed programming. If you are interested in using facility amenities outside of program hours, regular facility admission rates apply.


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Questions?
780-467-2211 (weekdays)
780-416-3300 (evenings and weekends)
youth.programs@strathcona.ca

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Last updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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